78. Sir F. HALLasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state what steps the Government intend taking with regard to the discontinuance of the expenditure on the valuation of land under the terms of Part III of the Finance Act, 1931; and, if a decision has not yet been arrived at, whether he will undertake to make a definite statement on the subject before the House rises for the Christmas vacation?
§ 83. Mr. CADOGANasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make a statement as to the policy of the Government in respect of land valuation under the Land Tax proposals in the Finance Act of 1931 before the House adjourns for the Christmas Recess?
§ 85. Sir W. BRASSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to make a pronouncement as to the future of Part III (Land Taxation Duties) of the Finance Act, 1931, before the House rises for the Christmas Recess?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINI hope to be able to make a statement on this subject before the House rises for the Christmas Recess.
§ Sir W. BRASSDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is an overwhelming majority in this House in favour of repealing this Measure?
§ 87. Sir V. HENDERSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, seeing that there is no statutory provision to prevent the discharge of valuers at present engaged on land valuation under Part III of the Finance Act, 1931, he will take steps to discharge this staff as soon as possible?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINUntil the Government as a whole have reached a final conclusion as to the future of the provisions of Part III of the Finance Act, 1931, I do not think that it is possible to take any action on the lines suggested by the hon. and gallant Member.